Gertrude Laurin

Amherst – Gertrude G.  Laurin, 89, died November 5, 2012 at The Center for Extended Care in Amherst where she was a resident.

She was born October 18, 1923 in Amherst to the late Samuel Pratt and Ruth (Pierce) Pratt. She is survived by her children Roland Laurin Jr. of Hatfield, Theresa Marrero of Holyoke and her sister Shirley Ely of Florence. She was predeceased by her son Charles Laurin (2003) and her siblings Dorothy Jordan, Charles Pratt and Nelson Pratt Sr.  She also leaves behind 4 grandchildren and 9 great-grand children who she loved very dearly and was always speaking about them with a smile on her face.

Gertrude was educated in Amherst and had lived and worked there all her life.  She could be seen walking around town talking to everyone and taking her daily rides on the PTVA buses to see new areas or just chat with everyone on the buses.  She also enjoyed the trips that were arranged through the Amherst Senior Center.

Gertrude was an avid New England sports fan and enjoyed watching the games on TV.  For many years she was on candlepin leagues at Pioneer Bowl in Hatfield, MA. Even after retiring from bowling she enjoyed taking her grandchildren there to watch and cheer on her friends.

Gertrude’s family would like to thank the entire staff at The Center for Extended Care for their exceptional care and compassion during the years she was a resident.

A celebration of her life will be held on Monday, November 12, 2012 at the Amherst VFW Post 754 on Main St. from 4-7 p.m.   In lieu of flowers, donations in Gertrude’s memory can be sent to the National Kidney Foundation, Inc. 30 East 33^rd Street, New York, NY 10016. Obituary and memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com.

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